Suppose there is more than one person involved in a crime - the state knows it, but claim the evidence is weak to prosecute any others except the suspect they feel like they can expedite the quickest. That suspect makes a plea. The state accepts. Voila! The case is concluded. The suspect goes to jail, but there are others now walking free. Others who will never testify and will never be charged for their culpability in the crime.
There are some who say that plea bargaining is unconstitutional. Read the following:
Is plea bargaining unconstitutional?
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